{
  "id": 12201827,
  "title": "What if Russia uses nuclear weapons? Can we say Ukraine brought peace to world? Norwegian professor who nominated Zelenskyy and Ukrainians for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize takes on tough questions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/what-if-russia-uses-nuclear-weapons-can-we-say-ukraine-brought-peace",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T17:48:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euromaidan Press",
    "slug": "euromaidan-press",
    "url": "https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/10/05/what-if-russia-uses-nuclear-weapons-can-we-say-ukraine-brought-peace-to-world-norwegian-professor-who-nominated-zelenskyy-and-ukrainians-for-2026-nobel-peace-prize-takes-on-tough-questions/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dag Øistein Endsjø, a Norwegian professor of religious studies from the University of Oslo, has nominated the Ukrainian people and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. When discussing how Europe's contribution to Ukraine has been inadequate, he expresses deep personal emotions. Despite the war causing psychological and physical terror for millions, Endsjø remains candid and answers questions honestly. He confirms that people can be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize if they defend themselves against unprovoked aggression, such as Ukraine's case against Russian aggression. The professor also disputes the notion that Ukraine should stop fighting and negotiate, stating that peace could be achieved if Russia decided not to break international rules and withdraw. Endsjø warns that Ukraine's resistance is crucial in preventing a direct war between NATO and Russia, as Russia would have a stronger incentive to attack Europe if Ukraine surrendered. He believes that if Ukraine agrees to a ceasefire, it would be a failure, not a victory, as the resistance has already cost Ukraine dearly. Finally, Endsjø criticizes the idea of awarding a Nobel Peace Prize to Ukraine for agreeing to give up Donbas, stating that it is appeasement and would be an insult to the Ukrainian people's resistance.",
  "summary": "He explains why he thinks US President Donald Trump won't win the Nobel Peace Prize this year, and why Ukraine should.",
  "key_points": [
    "Norwegian professor Dag Øistein Endsjø nominated Ukraine and Zelenskyy for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.",
    "Endsjø argues Ukraine should resist Russian aggression, not negotiate a ceasefire.",
    "Awarding Nobel Peace Prize for giving up Donbas would be appeasement, Endsjø says."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Meduza (English)",
        "title": "Sochi’s former mayor reportedly left to fight in Ukraine. Authorities brought him back, and a court has now sentenced him to 15 years for bribery.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/sochis-former-mayor-reportedly-left-to-fight-in-ukraine-authorities",
        "published": "2026-10-05T16:27:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}